Government Advocacy
07/22/2009
New Study Shows ASCs Could Play Pivotal Role in Health Care Reforms
ASCs play a pivotal role in moving services into less expensive, yet clinically appropriate settings according to a recent report by KNG Health Consulting.
Complete Story >07/14/2009
House and Senate Vote to Eliminate Imaging Center License for ASCs
Budget Heads to Governor for Signature
Complete Story >02/11/2009
Economic Stimulus and Health Care
Special Conference Call for OAASC Members
The OAASC and our management partner Strategic Health Care recently presented a special conference call related to the Economic Stimulus and Health Care.
Complete Story >01/29/2009
Governor Addresses Health Care Needs in State of the State
Governor Strickland presented his State of the State address on Jan 28 at a very snowy statehouse. While much of his address focused on education reform and the economy, he did make some references to health care, including efforts to expand access to care in the state.
Complete Story >01/19/2009
Weekly Advocacy Update
1/19/2009
Complete Story >01/12/2009
Weekly Advocacy Update
01/11/2009
Complete Story >12/15/2008
Tough Economy Could Significantly Impact ASCs in More than One Way
The tough economic times facing Ohio will certainly hold a significant financial impact for ASCs and other health care providers as more Ohioans lose health care benefits or have those benefits reduced to cut costs. While it's certain that most ASCs as planning for these potential reimbursement impacts to their 2009 budgets, there are other government-related "costs of doing business" that could also affect the budget next year and beyond.
Complete Story >11/30/2008
Big Changes in Effect After 2008 Elections
Dramtic Election Results Could Change Policy Directions for ASCs on a National and State Level
When Bill Clinton ran for President in 1992, a simple phrase tacked onto the wall at his campaign headquarters served as a constant reminder of what the campaign was all about: "It's the economy, stupid!" It was the economy again in 2008, and Democratic candidate Barack Obama had an even simpler slogan, "Change", to carry his campaign to victory. With RealClearPolitics poll average showing 85% of Americans viewing the country as on the "wrong track", this was clearly the year for change, and Senator Obama's strategy paid dividends throughout many races in Ohio.
Complete Story >10/27/2008
Weekly Advocacy Update
October 27, 2008
Complete Story >08/01/2008
OAASC to Explore Data Reporting Alternatives
While the legislature takes its summer break, representatives of the OAASC's Government Affairs and Quality and Clinical Outcomes Committees remain hard at work on an issue for next year.
The two committees are looking at what data ASCs should be reporting to allow health care consumers best judge the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of Ohio's ASCs.
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